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El Bolson Jazz is an international festival that takes place in December in the Patagonian town of El Bolsón. Musicians, students, enthusiasts and general public whose interested in enjoying the good Jazz can participate for free.

The best groups in the country can be seen for free.

This jazz festival is held every year since 2001. Born at the initiative of an independent group of people who wanted to generate a meeting to share knowledge and passion for music. "El Bolson Jazz" is free and you can enjoy outdoor music, exhibits, jam sessions, master classes, lectures, conferences and concerts.

Today El Bolson Jazz is one of the most important festivals of Patagonia and the country. The original idea was of "Patagonia Jazz", a non-profit organization that was doing cycles, clinics, exhibitions, meetings, concerts and festivals along with artists of Patagonian towns.

Bolsón Jazz take place every year in december.

The organizers consider the festival as "the possibility of creating an artistic exchange between different localities of the region, the rest of the country and abroad." The organization wants to make an International Festival each end of the year, which involves other artistic disciplines such as photography, painting, sculpture, dance, violin, literature, etc.

The festival was declared of Municipal Interest by El Bolson, Tourist and Cultural Interest by the government of the province of Río Negro, Provincial Tourist Interest by the Ministry of Tourism of Río Negro, National Interest by the Ministry of Culture, Presidency of The Nation, Cultural Interest by the Senate of Argentina, Cultural Interest by the Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Cultural Interest by the Chamber of Deputies, and Social, Educational, Cultural Tourist interest for the Legislature of Río Negro Province.

Can be found within the event:

Luthier sample
Photografy exhibitions
Visit of photographes of other locations
Free music clinics and Luthiers lectures

Celebrations for the 10 years of Festival

Between 10 and 12 December 2010 took place the tenth edition of El Bolson Jazz Festival, an event that brings together the best musicians in the rhythm in a heavenly landscape, the mystical city of El Bolson.

In that edition there was a varied schedule with various activities. Outdoor Jazz, talks, exhibitions, clinics and jam sessions for all attendees to enjoy the event, dedicated in memory of Meli Araujo, who was a member of the Management Team since the beginning of the Festival. Also included the live broadcast of the radio station 89.1 FM Alas of the town.

For more information visit the official website of the Festival: www.patagoniajazz.com.ar

The Core band from Norway live in Tokyo who participated in the 2010 edition.

Hotel Amancay Ubicado en pleno centro y a dos cuadras de la feria artesanal. En un entorno deslumbrante y a un paso de todo. Tel: (0294) 449-2222El Bolsón

Cerro Piltriquitrón At the foothills of Piltriquitrón hill it is the city of El Bolson. On clear days, from the shelter, you can see the Tronador 100 km away

El cajón del Azul, an unforgettable view El Cajón del Azul in El Bolson is a place that leaves everyone amazed by it's beauty.

Mallín Ahogado circuit in El Bolsón Through the Mallín Ahogado circuit you can tour the attractive lanscape and farming communities.

Loma del Medio and the Indian Head A circuit that will let you see the valley of El Bolson and Indian Head, a rock formation caused by erosion of wind on the mountain.

Los Nogales road - Nahuelpan From El Bolsón through the Camino de Los Nogales you can observe hop gardens, fine fruit, organic vegetables, flowers, dairy, nursery, cheese factories, among others.

Cerro Amigo in El Bolsón Cerro Amigo is located 2 kilometers from the center of El Bolson and is reachable on foot or by car.

From El Bolsón to Perito Moreno Glacier following the coast Here is a special tour for those who enjoy driving. A journey of 2,000 kilometers starting in El Bolson, bordering the Andes, passing through living forests, fossils, crossing to the Patagonian coast, and ending in the Perito Moreno glacier.

El Bolsón in autumn Autumn is a good time to visit El Bolson. Fewer tourists make it an ideal alternative to summer.

Paragliding in El Bolson, to be very close to the sky One of the best sites for paragliding, a risky activity, is the Piltriquitrón hill in El Bolson.

The Rural Exposition in El Bolsón Comarcampo is the Rural Exposition of the Parallel 42 region that take place in El Bolsón.

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